KINDNESS AND RESPECT Marvin A. / Genre: Country / Singer Songwriter / Tempo: midtempo ▶ KINDNESS AND RESPECT 0:00 0:00 Note to Instructor No Notes Available + Backstory Click to expand A very relatable song for anyone who grew up around hard working men and women. Predominantly I was thinking about my grandpa when writing this song, and since I love the movie "Forest Gump" I had to throw a bit of that into it as well. Lyrics I called him Lieutenant DanPurple Heart from VietnamAgent orange took his left armAlways first on his feetSingin’ “O say can you see”His right hand pressed to his heart And he’d say - Life is learned with blood and sweat Kindness is earned just like respect Grandpa’s quartet was blood, sweat kindness and respect Loved to sing Amazin’ GraceEv’ry mornin’ at daybreakFrom his church, his tractor seatNine o’clock was his bedtimeHe’d tell grandma we’re all fineRight before he’d fall asleep Life is learned with blood and sweat Kindness is earned just like respect Grandpa’s quartet was blood, sweat kindness and respect I won’t forget all he taught me But laugh how he sang so off key Life is learned with blood and sweat Kindness is earned just like respect Grandpa’s quartet he sang till the Lord said rest With blood, sweat, kindness and respect Blood, sweat, kindness and respect
